British invasions of the Río de la Plata
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The British invasions of the Río de la Plata were a series of failed early 19th-century British military campaigns against Spanish colonial territories in present-day Argentina and Uruguay, which helped spur local resistance and proto-independence movements.
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Target entity: British invasions of the Río de la Plata Context triple: [Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, event, British invasions of the Río de la Plata]
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La batalla del Río de la Plata
La batalla del Río de la Plata fue un enfrentamiento naval de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, librado en 1939 frente a las costas de Uruguay entre el acorazado de bolsillo alemán Admiral Graf Spee y una escuadra británica.
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Argentine War of Independence
The Argentine War of Independence was an early 19th-century conflict in which revolutionary forces in the Río de la Plata region fought to break free from Spanish colonial rule and establish an independent nation.
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Chilean War of Independence
The Chilean War of Independence was an early 19th-century conflict in which Chilean patriots fought to end Spanish colonial rule and establish an independent republic.
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Bolivian War of Independence
The Bolivian War of Independence was an early 19th-century struggle in Upper Peru that led to the end of Spanish colonial rule and the creation of the Republic of Bolivia.
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Peruvian War of Independence
The Peruvian War of Independence was a series of early 19th-century military and political struggles that ended Spanish colonial rule in Peru and contributed to the broader liberation of South America.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: British invasions of the Río de la Plata Target entity description: The British invasions of the Río de la Plata were a series of failed early 19th-century British military campaigns against Spanish colonial territories in present-day Argentina and Uruguay, which helped spur local resistance and proto-independence movements.
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A.
La batalla del Río de la Plata
La batalla del Río de la Plata fue un enfrentamiento naval de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, librado en 1939 frente a las costas de Uruguay entre el acorazado de bolsillo alemán Admiral Graf Spee y una escuadra británica.
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B.
Argentine War of Independence
The Argentine War of Independence was an early 19th-century conflict in which revolutionary forces in the Río de la Plata region fought to break free from Spanish colonial rule and establish an independent nation.
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C.
Chilean War of Independence
The Chilean War of Independence was an early 19th-century conflict in which Chilean patriots fought to end Spanish colonial rule and establish an independent republic.
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D.
Bolivian War of Independence
The Bolivian War of Independence was an early 19th-century struggle in Upper Peru that led to the end of Spanish colonial rule and the creation of the Republic of Bolivia.
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E.
Peruvian War of Independence
The Peruvian War of Independence was a series of early 19th-century military and political struggles that ended Spanish colonial rule in Peru and contributed to the broader liberation of South America.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
historical event
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invasion ⓘ military campaign ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Invasiones Inglesas al Río de la Plata
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linked to:
British invasions of the Río de la Plata
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| causeOf |
growth of proto-independence movements in the Río de la Plata
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increased autonomy of Buenos Aires cabildo ⓘ |
| chronology | occurred during the Peninsular War era ⓘ |
| commander |
John Whitelocke
ⓘ
William Carr Beresford ⓘ |
| commanderOpposing |
Jacobo de Liniers
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linked to:
Jacques de Liniers
Juan Martín de Pueyrredón ⓘ Martín de Álzaga ⓘ Santiago de Liniers ⓘ |
| countryInvolved |
Spanish Empire
ⓘ
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland ⓘ |
| effect |
erosion of Spanish royal authority in the Río de la Plata
ⓘ
militarization of Creole society in Buenos Aires ⓘ |
| endTime | 1807 ⓘ |
| followedBy |
May Revolution
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linked to:
May Revolution Day
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| hasPart |
First British invasion of the Río de la Plata
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linked to:
British invasions of the Río de la Plata
Second British invasion of the Río de la Plata ⓘ
linked to:
British invasions of the Río de la Plata
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| influenced |
Argentine independence movement
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linked to:
Argentine War of Independence
Uruguayan independence movement ⓘ
linked to:
Uruguayan War of Independence
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| languageOfName |
English
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Spanish ⓘ |
| location |
Buenos Aires
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Montevideo ⓘ Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata ⓘ present-day Argentina ⓘ present-day Uruguay ⓘ |
| motivatedBy |
British attempt to weaken Spanish Empire
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British desire to open new markets in South America ⓘ |
| notableFor |
urban popular resistance in Buenos Aires
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use of local militias such as Patricios regiment ⓘ |
| opponent |
Spanish regular troops
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local militias of Buenos Aires ⓘ |
| partOf | Napoleonic Wars ⓘ |
| result |
British defeat
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Spanish colonial victory ⓘ rise of Creole political influence ⓘ strengthening of local militias ⓘ |
| significantBattle |
Capture of Buenos Aires (1806)
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linked to:
British invasions of the Río de la Plata
Reconquest of Buenos Aires (1806) ⓘ
linked to:
British invasions of the Río de la Plata
Second British attack on Buenos Aires (1807) ⓘ
linked to:
British invasions of the Río de la Plata
Siege of Montevideo (1807) ⓘ |
| startTime | 1806 ⓘ |
| year |
1806
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1807 ⓘ |
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